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Circuit of The Americas (COTA) today launched its ticket sales for the 2017 MotoGP
Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas. The only MotoGP race weekend to
take place on U.S. soil in 2017 will be staged for the fifth year in
succession at the only purpose-built motorsports facility in the United States.

One-day General Admission tickets are available from as low as $39, while three-day tickets to the Horsepower Rodeo start at just $89, with a limited number of Paddock Passes available for purchase to get fans closer to the action behind the teams’ garages.

Unlike
any other motorcycle racing series, MotoGP features custom-built,
exotic machines that are reinvigorating motorcycle racing in North
America with wall-to-wall action and unbelievable access to the riders
and their machines.

Last year’s exhilarating MotoGP race in Austin saw Honda’s Marc Márquez
- the 2016 MotoGP world champion - secure his fourth successive win
from pole at COTA, making it his 10th victory in a row in America. This
season is set to be equally dramatic as he defends his title against his
fiercest rivals, including Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. Further
adding to the drama and intrigue is the latter’s move the Ducati team
after nine hugely successful years at Yamaha. In a further shake up to
the grid, KTM will join the series with a factory-supported team for the first time in 2017. With
new allegiances and reinvigorated rivalries, the 2017 MotoGP Red Bull
Grand Prix of The Americas can be expected to deliver some of the
wildest, fastest motorcycle racing next year.

In
addition to the main MotoGP race, COTA will also play host to the
Moto2, Moto3 and MotoAmerica support races across the weekend of April
21st – 23rd.

Fans
can expect a jam-packed entertainment schedule on and off the track to
celebrate the fifth staging of a MotoGP race in Austin,
with family-friendly activities taking place around the Circuit
throughout the weekend.

In between the racing action, fans will also be able to spend time in the MotoGP Fan Zone, which
will feature expanded interactive displays and demo rides from the
industry’s top manufacturers including as well as visit the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show located in downtown Austin.

For
the fourth year running, onsite motorcycle parking will be free for
riders all three days courtesy of GEICO. For more information on
available tickets and passes, visit www.circuitoftheamericas.com.

Don’t miss your chance to witness the fiercest daredevils on two wheels push their bikes to the limit!

Please visit CircuitOfTheAmericas.com or call COTA directly at 512.655.6300 for more information on how to purchase tickets for the biggest, baddest, loudest and fastest motorcycle race in America!

ABOUT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS

Circuit
of The Americas in Austin, Texas, is the only purpose-built Grand Prix
facility in the United States designed for all classes of racing. The
3.4-mile racetrack hosts the world’s most prestigious sporting events,
including Formula 1, MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, and
Lone Star Le Mans, as well as opportunities for track rentals. The
1,500-acre campus is also home to the Austin360 Amphitheater—PollStar’s
2013 “Best New Major Concert Venue” and a 2014 “Best Major Outdoor
Concert Venue” Pollstar nominee—impressive meeting and hospitality
spaces and an iconic 25-story observation tower that offers 360-degree
views of the circuit, amphitheater and downtown Austin. For more
information and to download videos and photos, visit www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com. For an experience as unique as Austin and a rush you’ll never forget, visit Circuit of The Americas, where exhilaration happens.

About the brand:
Our perfection of the traditional French Pot process is the true magic
behind the making of Graeter's, the world's finest ice cream. By
creating just two gallons at a time, Graeter's achieves an irresistible
creaminess that's completely unlike any other ice cream.

We start by using only
the finest ingredients, such as: fresh cream and milk from Ohio farms
that pledge not to use any artificial growth hormones; 100% cane sugar;
egg custard; gourmet chocolate for our signature chocolate chips.

Our custard and flavor
bases are VAT-pasteurized to develop the best possible flavor profile.
The highest quality all natural ingredients and flavorings are then
added to be frozen into 2-gallon batches of ice cream.

Small-batch freezing is
what separates Graeter's from other ice cream manufacturers. We use
2-gallon French Pot freezers, a technology that's been around for over a
century, but long since abandoned and forgotten by the commercial ice
cream industry.

Our small batches are
then hand-swirled by our dedicated artisans in 2-gallon French Pots.
Each 2-gallon batch of ice cream is slowly frozen, resulting in a rich,
creamy texture.

And lastly, to get
the ice cream into a pint we use one of the most sophisticated pieces of
equipment available - a big spoon. On an average day we hand-pack
nearly 20,000 pints!

At Graeter's we're
committed to bringing you the finest, creamiest, most deliciously
indulgent ice cream in the world. It's why we use only the highest
quality ingredients in everything we make.

Graeter's is famous for
the massive chunks of gourmet chocolate found in our signature chip
flavors. We create these unique chips by pouring our own specially
prepared liquid chocolate into the French Pot just as the ice cream is
finishing. The result is nothing short of spectacular, velvety smooth
chunks of sweet chocolate in every bite.

JUICEBOX OFFERS FREE FAMILY FUN IN 2017 AT THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER AND GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY

The performance series for the stroller set features dancing, music, marionettes and more!

The popular Juicebox family
music and performance series presented by the Department of Cultural
Affairs and Special Events will entertain and educate young children and
their families this Winter and Spring at the Chicago Cultural Center
(78 E. Washington St.) and the Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N.
Central Park Ave.) beginning Friday, January 6, 2017, at 11 a.m.

With its engaging music, dance and theater performances in a kid-friendly setting, the FREE admission Juicebox programs
are geared toward the “stroller set” and enjoyable for the whole
family. Children will experience a diverse range of artistic and
educational presentations, with hosts regularly inviting youngsters to
move, dance and otherwise interact with performers.

Except where otherwise
noted, the series is scheduled for 11–11:45 a.m. on the first and third
Friday of the month at the Chicago Cultural Center and first and third
Saturday of each month at the Garfield Park Conservatory through May.
Below is the complete list of dates, times, locations and performing
talent from January through May.

Juicebox Winter/Spring 2017 Schedule

Four Star Brass Band

January 6, Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall

January 7, Garfield Park Conservatory

There ain’t no party like a Four Star Party. Experience
the excitement and share in the deep and joyous traditions of Louisiana
as this professional Chicago-based, New Orleans-style brass band
presents a sizzling show that will inform and delight all ages.

As part of the International Chicago Puppet Theater Festival, the
Chicago-based Jabberwocky Marionettes will perform with original and
expertly-crafted marionettes and puppets.

Chinese Folk and Classical Dance

January 21, Garfield Park Conservatory

Families are invited to celebrate the Chinese New Year and discover
the beauty of Chinese culture with the artistry of dancers Olinda Chang
and Mei Xu. Experience China’s rich heritage through the elegance and
grace of the Tang Dynasty ribbon dance, the aggressive martial art style
of dance and the Mongolian style of dance celebrating the outdoors.

Cha Cha Cha

February 3, Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall

February 4, Garfield Park Conservatory

Take a trip through Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean to the beats and rhythms of Latin

music and dance. Kids will play instruments and practice the basic
dance steps of Cumbia, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata and Polka, all
while learning about the countries that inspire the music and movements.

Laura Doherty & The Heartbeats

February 17, Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall

February 18, Garfield Park Conservatory

A Chicago favorite in the family music scene, Laura Doherty &
The Heartbeats will rock your kid's world with original folk-pop tunes
that will get even the shyest wallflower to wiggle across the dance
floor. Doherty’s "El Train" and "Hot Dog" song have become
highly-requested kid classics!

History of Dance from Ballet to Breakdancing

March 3, Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall

March 4, Garfield Park Conservatory

Do you know why ballet dancers turn their feet out or why it’s
called “break”dancing? Chicago Dance Crash’s “History of Dance from
Ballet to Breakdancing” is a high-energy performance dedicated to the
growth of art, society and self through cultural respect and
understanding.

Trinity Academy of Irish Dance

March 17, Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater

March 18, Garfield Park Conservatory

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Trinity Irish dancers. The
acclaimed Trinity Academy elevates children, the community and the world
through the power and grace of Irish dance.

Celebration Dances of West Africa

April 7, Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph Square

April 8, Garfield Park Conservatory

Celebrate the indigenous cultures of Africa with dancing, drumming
and proverbs that have guided Africans for many years. Authentic attire
and native instruments highlight the Soli Performing Arts Company’s
exciting performance and interactive demonstration.

Future Hits

May 5, Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall

May 6, Garfield Park Conservatory

Described as “Death Cab for Kindergarten,” Future Hits is a dynamic
educational rock band whose songs build important language skills while
cultivating children's love for learning. Their catchy tunes correspond
with innovative and differentiated learning activities, effectively
igniting the hearts and minds of all.

Golden Horse Ranch Square Dance Band

May 19, Chicago Cultural Center, GAR Hall

May 20, Garfield Park Conservatory

Swing your partner with the Golden Horse Ranch Square Dance Band as
they play a raucous set of square dances, polkas, waltzes, contra and
swing in the tradition of an old time barn dance. Third generation
caller Annie Coleman will teach you and your kids in no time how to
swing like thunder and dip the oyster.

Juicebox is presented by the
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Admission is
FREE. For more information on FREE arts programming presented year-round
at the Chicago Cultural

Center and other venues, visit chicagoculturalcenter.org and cityofchicago.org/dcase,
call 312.744.3316 or join the conversation on Facebook (Chicago
Cultural Center, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events) and
on Twitter and Instagram, @ChiCulturCenter @ChicagoDCASE (#Juicebox).

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is
dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural
vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s
non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts
businesses; providing a framework to guide the City’s future cultural
and economic growth, via the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the
City’s cultural asses to a worldwide audience; and presenting
high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and
visitors.

On Thursday, December 15th the Sunset Marquis Hotel and Morrison Hotel Gallery will be presenting a holiday soiree not to be missed. Hosted by Bad Santa himself, Billy Bob Thornton and sponsored by Miramax, the party will take over the 2 ½ acres of the hotel including its award-winning restaurant, bar and café.

But the star of the night isn't the party, it's Timothy White's
photographs. One of the most renowned photographers of our generation,
his work has influenced pop culture in ways you may not even be aware
of. A recipient of the Lucie Award for International Photographer of the
Year, Mr. White, a partner of Morrison Hotel Gallery, will exhibit some
of the most powerful examples from his body of work - only a snippet of
the thousands of images he has created throughout his career.

The exhibit will be 35 to 40 images and feature commanding photographs of subjects such as Aretha
Franklin, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, James Brown, Johnny Depp, Luciano
Pavarotti, Michael Jackson, Audrey Hepburn, Jay Z, Robin Williams, Bruce
Springsteen, Elizabeth Taylor and many others. In addition to the exhibit, White's work is displayed throughout the hotel in larger than life 40x60 images.

Staying true to form,
Mr. White has created a counter culture of cool at the Sunset Marquis by
hosting one-of-a-kind monthly events that feature exhibits from other
Morrison Hotel Gallery photographers, rare film shown on a 30-foot
screen, live performances, and more. White has worked with some of the
most legendary talents in music, movies and TV, and has photographed
some of the most recognizable movie posters of our time. His work has
been featured on the covers and in the pages of countless high-profile
publications and album covers of some of the most extraordinary
musicians.

Dawn Kamerling, owner
and CEO of The Press House says of White, "In the 20 years I have been
doing PR, it's rare to come across someone as creative and passionate as
Timothy White. I have no doubt that he and his work will leave a
significant mark on the thumbprint of art for our generation."

Hosted by Mr. White's
long-time friend, Billy Bob Thornton, the holiday celebration will
include live music in 3 areas of the hotel, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres,
and a super exclusive VIP carving station.

White has photographed the movie posters for Bad Santa and Bad Santa 2, which opened November 23rd, along with several other posters for Miramax films.

Morrison Hotel® Gallery
(MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter
Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and
legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and
photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West
Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. The
partners just launched a new location at Mick Fleetwood's General Store
in Maui, Hawaii.

MHG is the world's
leading brand in fine art music photography representing over 100 of the
world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast
catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery
spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music
artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as
well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images
searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

Friday, December 02, 2016

Kohl's announced this morning that they will be offering a last
chance mystery offer for holiday savings. The mystery offer will allow
consumers to save 40%, 30% or 20% off their entire order. Shoppers will
still be able to save on popular toys, KitchenAid and many more
great holiday gifts. The offer is available exclusively through Offers.com. Shoppers can score the Kohl's Mystery Code here: http://www.offers. com/kohls/#offer_id=4514206.

Casting Alert! CASTING A NIGHT CLUB SCENE on Chicago Fire! Now for some
real fun! We are casting men and women, 20's/30's, all ethnicities, to
work in our fabulous night club scene filming on Wed. Dec. 14th. TELL
ALL YOUR CLUB FRIENDS! This might start in the late morning and shoot
late into the night.
This might start in the late morning and shoot late into the night.
To submit you must send in three pictures of yourself wearing club
outfits with your hair and makeup made up for a club. We need to show
them to our Wardrobe people. (don't show anything white or with logos)

Send in pictures of yourself in your three outfits ASAP to xmedlake@gmail.com and put "Club 12.14" in the subject line.
If you are a great dancer and can look good on the dance floor put "Dancer club 12.14" in the subject line.
There might be a wardrobe fitting on either Dec. 8th or Dec. 9th.
Even though this scene is far off please send in now as we are showing pictures to the director.